Coffeepot strainer



Oct. 15, 1929. J. s. ANDERSON COFFEE POT STRAINER Filed. July 22, 1929 @WMM Patented ct. 15, 1929 Unire STATES JAMES S. ANDERSON, 0F AMES, NEBRASKA COFFEEPOI STRAINER f Application led July 22, 1929. YSerial No. 380,061.

The device relates to a new and improved straining attachment designed primarily for use within coffee pots although useful also on certain types of tea pots.

The principal object of the invention is to provide an exceptionally simple and inexpensive, easily attached and eliicient strainer which will positively prevent any tea or coffee grounds from flowing out with the tea or coffee..

A further object isto provide the attachment with a plate disposed over the strainer and adapted to check any floating grounds when pouring, preventing them from .reaching the rim of the pot.

With the foregoing in view, the invention resides in the lnovel subject matter hereinafter described and claimed, description being accomplished by reference to the accompanying drawing.

Fig. 1 is a vertical sectional view through a conventional coffee pot showing a side elevation of the invention applied.k

Fig. 2 is an enlarged vertical sectional view through the strainer.

F ig. 3 is a horizontal sectional view on line 3 3 of F ig. 1.

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the frame and the bar and platewhich are secured to said frame.

The drawing above briefly described, illustrates the preferred form of construction and while this construction will be herein specifically explained, it is to be understood that within the scope of the invention as claimed, variations may be made.

rlChe numeral 5 denotes a substantially rectangular frame having parallel vertical side bars 6 and upper and lower end bars 7 and S respectively, said end bars being curved in accordance with the curvature of a tea or coifee pot wall. The inner edges of the side and end bars 6-7-8 are provided with integral strainer-anchoring flanges 9 lying at the outer sides of said bars and preferably provided with spurs 10 projecting toward said bars.

A. vertical bar 11, preferably of channel form throughout the greater part of its length, is bent into substantially -shape and is provided at the outer ends of its upper and' lower arms, with vertical lugs 12 lying at the outer sides of the flanges 9 ofthe end bars 7 and 8. A strainer 18 -of basket shape lies against the outer side. ofthe bar 11 and is held against distortion by this bar. The rim` portion of the strainer-13 passes through the frame 5,l is bent outwardly at 14 against the outer sides of the flanges v9, and is then bent inwardly at 15 between said flanges and the .c

barsl T-2, said iianges being clinched to effectively anchor the strainer edges to the frame. rlhis anchorage is facilitated by the spurs 10 which engage thestrainer portions 15. Preferably, the lugs 12 are at the innerL lies the strainer, and additional fasteners may I y be provided if desired securing said flangev to the frame 5. rlhe plate 2O serves to check floating' tea or coifee grounds and prevents them from reaching the rim of the pot when pouring.

An attaching device is provided for the straining attachment, composed of a hook 21 and a bolt 22 connected therewith. The hook 21 is adapted for engagement with the con-v ventional perforated portion 23 of the pot,

which portion is surrounded by the rim of he straining attachment, as will be clear from Figs. 1 and 3. The bolt 22 passes through an opening 24 in the center of the bar 11 and upon tightening of the nut of said bolt, the attachment is firmly secured in place. 1f required, however, it may readily be detached, for instance to permit thorough cleaning. 1f desired, a number of the attaching devices may be furnished with each strainer so that a new one may be used when re-applying the device after removing it.

It will be seen from the foregoing that a very simple and inexpensive device has been provided, one which may be easily applied. or

removed, and one which will be efficient and desirable. The details disclosed are preferably followed as above stated, but within the scope of the invention as Claimed, variations may be made.

I Claim A pot strainer' Comprising a frame to surround the usual perforated area of the pot wall, a bar spanning `Said frame and having an opening` between its ends, an attaching device passing through Said opening and adapted for engagement with said perforated wall portion of the pot, a strainer lying against the outer side of said bar and anchored at its edges to said frame, and a plate overlying said strainer to Check floating grounds when. pouring, said plate being provided with anv upstanding lange secured to the upper end of Said frame.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my signature.

JAMES S. ANDERSON. 

